Air Canada has reached an agreement in principle with Continental Airlines, the fourth largest carrier in the United States, to provide customers an enhanced travel experience through access to a broader network and seamless services provided in cooperation by the two carriers. Air Canada and Continental intend, subject to obtaining regulatory approvals, to offer customers
Iberia’s management and the trade unions CC.OO. and UGT have signed the company
Atlantic Southeast Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of SkyWest, has reached a final agreement with the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) on a three-year contract for the company’s 1,008 flight attendants. In a vote conducted and verified by AFA, 70 percent of voting flight attendants cast ballots in favor of the contract. The new contract
UAL Corporation announced that Timothy Canavan has been named vice president of Maintenance and Aircraft Appearance for United Services. In this role, Canavan will lead the company’s line maintenance and aircraft appearance teams to improve the reliability, workability and interior cleanliness of United’s fleet. Canavan joins United from Delta Airlines, where he spent 22 years
Pinnacle Airlines reported that its Pinnacle Airlines subsidiary will continue to fly for Delta Air Lines as a Delta Connection carrier under its existing contract, which expires in 2017. Delta previously served notice that it intended to terminate the contract, effective July 31. Pinnacle entered into an agreement with Delta in April 2007 to operate
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced the appointment of New Jet International to act as exclusive representative in Italy and Monaco for Sikorsky commercial helicopter sales. New Jet International specializes in new and pre-owned aircraft sales and has offices in Monte Carlo, Monaco, and Milan, Italy. In addition to the Sikorsky commercial helicopter lines, New Jet International
GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes reported that its cargo transport unit, Gollog, has signed a partnership with Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo division of Emirates Airline, to transport cargo to all destinations operated by the two companies. Under the agreement, Gollog will use GTA and VRG aircraft to transport cargo originating in any of the 59 destinations
Jazz Air LP (“Jazz”) announced the resignation of Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer William (Bill) Bredt effective August 10, 2008. Mr. Bredt will be returning to Air Canada as their new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Bredt was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Jazz on August
Turboprop manufacturer ATR announced the opening, in association with Malaysia Airlines, of a new training center in Kuala Lumpur. The center will be operated in cooperation with Malaysia Airlines
Egyptair officially became the 21st member of Star Alliance, bringing with it 1,624 weekly flights to 69 destinations around the world. Egyptair is the nation
